Senior Driving: How Older Drivers Maintain Safety And Independence On The Road

Though drivers 65 and older wear seatbelts and drive the speed limit more than other age groups, but they have the second highest, after teen drivers, crash death rate per mile driven. How do age-related health challenges impact driver safety? And what can someone do to stay safe on the road, or help a loved one make safe driving decisions? We discuss all this, plus technology and education for drivers, and options for those who no longer drive.

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